Increasingly, cities in the US, finding themselves short of funds, are wondering whether BRT, a lower cost mass transit solution initially developed in Latin America and a relatively new form of mass transit in the US, could also be used here to leverage transit-oriented development investments. This report provides an answer. In the wake of…
Month: November 2013
Transit-oriented development (TOD) brings compact, mixed-use development within walking distance of high capacity rapid transit. TOD features vibrant streetscapes, pedestrian-oriented built forms, and land use characteristics that make it convenient and safe to walk, cycle, and use public transport. A poster demonstrating the principles of Transport Oriented Development: English Russian
Update: Watch this video from the IISD Reporting Services presents the goals, discussions, and outcomes from Transport Day 2013. Officials from nearly every nation are gathered November 10th to 22nd at the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) Conference of the Parties (COP) in Warsaw, Poland, negotiating a new framework to address climate change. The COP will…
In a field where public support is essential to a successful project, communicating the importance of sustainable transit to the public is key. Journalists play a crucial role in this process, from shining a spotlight on development issues to translating acronyms and technical terms into relatable concepts and stories. ITDP Argentina presented last week at…
This video from ITDP Mexico makes the case for TOD in Mexico. English subtitles can be turned on.
Setting a new standard for BRT in Mexico, Line 5 of Mexico City’s Metrobus system officially opened November 5th with a ceremony presided over by Mayor Miguel Mancera. Line 5, first announced in June 2013, is the first Metrobus corridor featuring a “Calle Completa” (complete street) model, integrating bike lanes and pedestrian friendly features. The…
Touting the Janmarg BRT systems success, ITDP India released a video promoting the many benefits of sustainable transportation in Ahmedabad, India. Janmarg, which opened in 2009, paved the way for further sustainable transportation projects in India, and has become a model for BRT in the region. Projects such as the Indore BRT and the Rajkot…
Esta guía presenta brevemente los criterios con que se deben evaluar los estacionamientos para bicicletas y los actores principales (usuarios y municipalidad/operador) que están involucrados en el desarrollo de un proyecto de este tipo. Después presenta propuestas de estacionamientos para bicicleta y finaliza con una valoración de los factores de decisión y calificación de cada…